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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.77, 1,009.15 and 307.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.77, 1,009.15 and 307.46 is: 461.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.77 : 1,009.15 = 307.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.77/1,009.15 = 307.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.77x = 1,009.15 × 307.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.77x = 310,267.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,267.44/672.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.18

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